Branson Travel Guide

Branson

State: Missouri

Country: United States

Branson by the Numbers:

Population: 6050

Elevation: 722 feet

Average Winter Temperature: 31 degrees F

Average Summer Temperature: 78 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT-6

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 417

Did You Know?

Originally a territory of the Osage Indians, Branson became an increasingly popular tourist destination thanks to Harold Bell Wright's 1907 novel "The Shepard of the Hills." Branson is currently known as the Live Country Music Capital of the World and features over 45 theaters that host about 7 million tourists annually.

Orientation:

Located near the picturesque Ozark mountains, Branson is situated close to the White River. One of the most popular destinations in Branson is an area known as "The Strip" which is a seven-mile stretch of restaurants, theaters, hotels, shops, and amusement parks.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 607